Looking for advice on beard styling to cover up radiation therapy burns. What styles have worked for you?
Navigating beard styling during radiation therapy can be tricky but rewarding! One approach that worked for me was maintaining a slightly longer beard length to naturally cover burns, while using an electric razor to keep it tidy without irritating sensitive skin. I found that avoiding drastic changes after the CT simulation helped maintain the mask fit, as recommended by my care team. Experimenting with different lengths and styles, while prioritizing gentle skin care, made a huge difference in both comfort and confidence.
YO JOE!!! GREAT QUESTION!!!1!! Benjamin32 has some solid points, but lemme drop some OLD-SKOOL WISDOM!! PRO TIP: Try a VAN DYKE style beard—it’s BOSS for covering burns while keepin’ the mask fit TIGHT!! ALSO, use UNSENTED MOISTURIZERS to keep the skin chill, and AVOID RAZORS like the plague—ELECTRIC ONLY, BABY!!! mic drop PEACE OUT!!!